Arnicahas Long Been A Homeopathic Remedy For Sprains And Bruises. Important Herbal Medicine.

May 1, 2010 - PRLog -- In North America arnica was used in much the same way as in Europe. Native Americans used indigenous species of the plants. It is typically rubbed on the skin as a soothing healing ointment, or salve. A homeopathic technician may use it for inflammation of the mouth and throat. To be used under strict medical supervision.

Cultivation and preparation:
Arnica can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It even grows well in poor acidic soils given adequate moisture. All parts of the plant have medicinal value, but it is the fresh or dried flower heads that are commonly used in preparations. Flowers are harvested when they are fully opened and dried.

Recent research had demonstrated that when applied externally, arnica possesses anti- inflammatory, anti septic and analgesic properties. Arnica should never be used on a broken skin. Arnica is widely used in Germany for heart condition.  However besides the large volume of anecdotal evidence, many claims have not been supported by scientific research.
However a clinical trial in Switzerland in 2002 indicated that fresh arnica gel preparations helped patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees.
Arnica is an important Herbal Medicine, another of nature’s contributions.
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